IRTrans USB, RS232, Translator, Mediacontroller, Translator XL Hardware Manual

Hardware guide

USB - RS232 - Mediacontroller - Translator

Version 2013.02

Hardware Guide USB - RS232 - Translator - Mediacontroller

EG Declaraon of Conformity

The following produtcs

are conrmed to comply with

DIN EN 55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003.

IRTrans USB

IRTrans RS232

IRTrans IR Busmodul

IRTrans Translator / XL

IRTrans Mediacontroller

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Contents

1. IRTrans USB ................................................................................ 4

1.1 Connections ..................................................................................... 4

1.2 Power supply .................................................................................... 5

1.3 USB connection / installing drivers ................................................... 5

2. IRTrans Translator ...................................................................... 7

2.1 Connections ..................................................................................... 7

2.2 Power supply .................................................................................... 8

2.3 USB connection / installing drivers ................................................... 8

3. IRTrans RS232 ............................................................................ 10

3.1 Connections ..................................................................................... 10

3.2 Power supply .................................................................................... 10

3.3 RS232 interface ................................................................................ 11

4. IRTrans Mediacontroller ............................................................ 11

5. IRTrans Server Software ............................................................ 11

6. Mini DIN 8 connector for external accessories ....................... 12

5.1 External IR transmitter ...................................................................... 12

5.1.1 stick on minitransmitter ............................................................ 12

5.1.2 external high power transmitters .............................................. 13

5.2 Status input ...................................................................................... 14

5.3 IRTrans bus ...................................................................................... 14

5.4 PowerOn option ................................................................................ 15

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1. IRTrans USB

The IRTrans USB is an infrared (IR) Transceiver with USB PC interface. It can be
supplied with power by the USB connection as well as by an external power
supply.

It offers the following basic functions:

 Transmit IR

 Receive IR

 1 output to connect external IR transmitters

 USB interface

 IRTrans 2/3 wire bus

 RS232 interface

 1 status input

1.1 Connections

IRTrans USB back side

On the back side there are :

 USB connector (USB B connector)

 Connector for external power supply

 MiniDin 8 connector for accesories

On the front side there are 4 IR LEDs next to the IR receiver (ref. picture on page

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1.2 Power supply

The IRTrans USB can be supplied by the USB connection. If the PC allows for
this the IRTrans USB may be supplied with power during standby as well. This
function is normally deactivated because the USB standard only allows for 0,5mA
during standby. Some mainboards/PCs however have cam be configured to
power USB devices during standy. To do that please refer to your PC documen­tation. To supply the IRTrans with standby USB power the jumper shown in the
picture must be moved to the right.

Jumper for USB standby power (deactivated position)

For an external power supply there is a 5.5/2.1mm hollow connector. The exter­nal power supply should be capable of delivering 8-16V with approximately

100mA per IRTrans Module. The positive lead must be wired to the center termi-

nal.

1.3 USB connection / installing drivers

Before connecting the IRTrans to the PC the software has to be in­stalled.

The IRTrans USB will be connected to the PC by an USB A to B type cable. After
connecting the IRTrans driver installation will start automatically.

Windows 2000 / XP / Server 2003 / Vista / 7

IRTrans USB drivers are digitally signed and included in the IRTrans software
installer (setup.exe). Futhermore the drivers are available from the Microsoft dri­ver database as well.

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